parchment paper
~ Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
~ Sift together all dry ingredients and set aside.
~ Blend the butter, sugar and egg until very well blended, almost fluffy.
~ Add molasses, vanilla, and almond extract.
~ Gradually blend in dry ingredients on low speed until smooth.
~ Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 2 hours and/or up to 4 days.
~ Remove the dough discs from the fridge and let it sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes, then roll out about 1/4 inch thick. Tip: Leave the plastic wrap on top while rolling out!
~ Cut out your cookies and use a baking spatula or flipper to transfer the cut-outs to a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet.
~ Bake for 8-10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to let cool. Decorate using royal icing!